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went to israel. we went to a city in israel, that was being bombarded by rockets from kaza. on that trip, began the formulation of the policy that is now in place, called the iron dome, which protects the citizens not just of that city but throughout israel, because this president has had the strongest commitment of any u.s. president to israel security. >> so, let's switch now to the economy and the president got into a little hot water over his comments about you didn't build it that he made. many people think that gaffe is a politician accidentally telling the truth. but, i also want to focus, robert, on the gdp number that came out on friday, 1.5%. many people think that's an extremely anemic number, do you think the president -- is this the president's economy, does he own the economy? should he be held accountable for whatever happens in this economy? >> well, he understand where the buck stops. we also understand what we inherited. and what we can't go back to, which are the tried and tested i
went to israel. we went to a city in israel, that was being bombarded by rockets from kaza. on that trip, began the formulation of the policy that is now in place, called the iron dome, which protects the citizens not just of that city but throughout israel, because this president has had the strongest commitment of any u.s. president to israel security. >> so, let's switch now to the economy and the president got into a little hot water over his comments about you didn't build it that he...
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israel is our main ally in the middle east. israel has an absolute right to defend itself. all of us republicans and democrats that stand with the president in supporting israel and, quite frankly, i'm not the military expert, i was a spec 5 in the army, that's as far as i got, but having said that, israel should do whatever it has to to defend itself. the president will work diplomatic channels and i'm not in a position nor do i want to second-guess what israel should do. israel has to determine what it wants to do to preserve its security. >> senator levin, president obama has been in touch with both sides. what do you think of the response by the egyptians? >> it's pretty weak so far from what i can tell. the egyptians have a real interest here in the region not exploding, in the peace agreement continuing to be abided by by them, the agreement that they have with israel, but i think that they're going to have to take some very serious steps diplomatically to make it clear to hamas that they're going to lose support in the arab world if they continue these rocket attacks
israel is our main ally in the middle east. israel has an absolute right to defend itself. all of us republicans and democrats that stand with the president in supporting israel and, quite frankly, i'm not the military expert, i was a spec 5 in the army, that's as far as i got, but having said that, israel should do whatever it has to to defend itself. the president will work diplomatic channels and i'm not in a position nor do i want to second-guess what israel should do. israel has to...
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>> mitt romney is spending time in israel. >> after a rocky start in england, mr. romney finds himself firmly among friends. >> with 100 days to the election, mitt romney is burnishing his foreign policy credentials. >> the security of israel is in the vital security national interest of united states. >> mr. romney is getting a warm reception in israel where he has embraced -- for he is embraced as a studio live. >> the personal friend of mine. >> israel faces enemies. >> to governor romney quickly focused on israel's most urgent security concerns, iran and its nuclear program. >> the ayatollahs in iran are testing your moral offenses. my message to the people of israel and the leaders of iran is one in the same. we will not look away. nor will my country ever looked away. >> and he stood firm with israel. >> no option should be excluded. we recognize israel's right to defend itself and that it is right for america to stand with you. >> romney also met briefly with the palestinian prime minister. romney was swarmed by worshippers on his visit to jerusalem's wailin
>> mitt romney is spending time in israel. >> after a rocky start in england, mr. romney finds himself firmly among friends. >> with 100 days to the election, mitt romney is burnishing his foreign policy credentials. >> the security of israel is in the vital security national interest of united states. >> mr. romney is getting a warm reception in israel where he has embraced -- for he is embraced as a studio live. >> the personal friend of mine. >>...
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one of the main groups firing on israel, islamic jihad, told us today they won't stop until israel stops its air strikes. "of course," he said. "he wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." israel says the operation is in response to the relentless barrage of rockets flying into southern israel. the israeli defense forces say militants have launched almost 600 rockets into the country in the past three days alone. around a third of which have been intercepted by israel's famed iron dome anti-missile system. since wednesday, three people have died in israel and, for the first time since the gulf war in 1991, the commercial center, tel aviv, has also come under tack. >> the attempt last night by the terrorists in gaza to launch rockets on tel aviv only underscores the danger that the israeli public faces. >> reporter: tonight, a neighborhood of tel aviv, a popular night spot, was quiet. >> i'm stressed, also, but you know, life is continuing. >> reporter: the israeli military isn't taking any chances, as soldiers and armored vehicles mass near the gaza border, preparing for a gro
one of the main groups firing on israel, islamic jihad, told us today they won't stop until israel stops its air strikes. "of course," he said. "he wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." israel says the operation is in response to the relentless barrage of rockets flying into southern israel. the israeli defense forces say militants have launched almost 600 rockets into the country in the past three days alone. around a third of which have been intercepted by...
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israel quick to blame iran. netanyahu talking tough, all the sanctions and diplomacy so far have not set back the iranian program by one iota. we need a strong, incredible military threat coupled with the sanctions to have a chance to change that situation. so that situation is still very much at a boil. >> romney, his fourth trip to israel. clear he is working on the alliance with benjamin netanyahu, he has a relationship, they go back, in the '70s, they worked at the same boston consulting firm. he said -- he doesn't take, trying not to take any swipes against the president, president obama, while he is on the international tour. he did say we can't stand silent as those who seek to undermine israel voice their criticism and we certainly should not join in that criticism. >> the president said all options are on the table when dealing with iran. >> yes. >> reiterated that many times. we'll see. >> the tour continues. the suspect in the colorado movie shootings is to be formally charged with murder later today.
israel quick to blame iran. netanyahu talking tough, all the sanctions and diplomacy so far have not set back the iranian program by one iota. we need a strong, incredible military threat coupled with the sanctions to have a chance to change that situation. so that situation is still very much at a boil. >> romney, his fourth trip to israel. clear he is working on the alliance with benjamin netanyahu, he has a relationship, they go back, in the '70s, they worked at the same boston...
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. >> israel has every right to say -- netanyahu has every right to say that israel must be the master of its own fate.e. and president obama hasvery right to say "i wildo what i i have to do at a time and place of my choosing." the ininterests of the united states and israel are not synonymomous. as charles said a couple of wes ago the saudis, the jordananians, and the gulf statess woulbe happy tot see a s strik asas roger simon said last week, the problem goes beyond the arab countries and the muslim world. the united states' interests go beyond our shores. if you are going to strike at iran, we have to be prepared to protect interests in africa asia europe. >> mitt romney had an op-ed inn tuesday's "washington post" whwhere he called president obama "america's most feckless president since jimmy carter." >> that is it preposterous and ought to know that. what is feckless about going agait al qaedada, the drone strikes? >> charles in hi column talks about the fact thate have agreed to go into talks with the iranians i, like charles they probay just stalling. when all of your allies w
. >> israel has every right to say -- netanyahu has every right to say that israel must be the master of its own fate.e. and president obama hasvery right to say "i wildo what i i have to do at a time and place of my choosing." the ininterests of the united states and israel are not synonymomous. as charles said a couple of wes ago the saudis, the jordananians, and the gulf statess woulbe happy tot see a s strik asas roger simon said last week, the problem goes beyond the arab...
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will israel send troops in? will there be a true? christiane amanpour in jerusalem. >>> back home, the first images of the woman at the center of the petraeus scandal. now under greater scrutiny as investigators search her computers. >>> it's here. the christmas shopping season about to again. inside the battle plan for black friday. the $78 flat screen? >>> and backstage. 40 years ago tonight, america's oldest teenager with that brand new idea, turning a stage over to the next generation. >>> good evening on this sunday night. and as we come on the air this evening, the situation in the middle east reaching a tipping point. will there be all-out war between the israelis and hamas in gaza, orill talks in neighboring egypt help bring an 11th hour truce? on the ground, the casualties are mounting tonight. in ga gaza, women, children among the dead as the israelis were trying to target the home of a key militant. it that were all hit by that missile. meanwhile, in israel, as families rush to shelters, holes where the hamas rockets have
will israel send troops in? will there be a true? christiane amanpour in jerusalem. >>> back home, the first images of the woman at the center of the petraeus scandal. now under greater scrutiny as investigators search her computers. >>> it's here. the christmas shopping season about to again. inside the battle plan for black friday. the $78 flat screen? >>> and backstage. 40 years ago tonight, america's oldest teenager with that brand new idea, turning a stage over...
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gaza militants firing on israel. at least one rocket landed in tel aviv, israel's commercial capital. sirens blared as residents hit the ground. three israelis were killed earlier when a rocket hit their apartment in the south. this as israeli war planes pounded the gaza strip. its targets militant groups, most notably hamas. caught in the cross fire at least 12 civilians including an 11-month-old boy. what did my son do to die like this his father cried? this is what the aftermath of one of the strikes looks like, a massive crater filled with cinder block, rebar, the strong smell of diesel fuel, several houses around were damaged very badly and residents here on the street tell us that they hope hamas and groups will keep firing rockets into israel for retaliation. israel says this is a rinse to the almost 800 rockets that had landed in israel from gaza this year alone. this biggest escalation in years began with israel, targeting the car of hamas' top military commander eliminated in the blink of an eye. israel sai
gaza militants firing on israel. at least one rocket landed in tel aviv, israel's commercial capital. sirens blared as residents hit the ground. three israelis were killed earlier when a rocket hit their apartment in the south. this as israeli war planes pounded the gaza strip. its targets militant groups, most notably hamas. caught in the cross fire at least 12 civilians including an 11-month-old boy. what did my son do to die like this his father cried? this is what the aftermath of one of...
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could israel send in ground troops? >> reporter: well, from the very beginning they talked about enlarging this operation. from the aerial offensive it's been so far, to include a ground invasion of gaza. yesterday, we saw large numbers of troops and tanks moving towards gaza. this morning, we heard that 16,000 reservists have been called up. this is the political season in israel. there's an election in january. it's unclear what the appetite is for a ground incursion. but what is clear, neither israel or hamas nor the other militant groups here are backing down. >> alex marquardt, live in gaza. thanks for your insight this morning. stay safe, alex. >>> moving on to our other big story of the week. david petraeus is expected to face some pretty tough questions this morning over how the cia handled the attack in ben gas save. >> it's the first time top lawmakers had a chance to question petraeus since he was caught up in that sex scandal. abc's preeti arla has a preview from washington. >> reporter: david petraeus heads
could israel send in ground troops? >> reporter: well, from the very beginning they talked about enlarging this operation. from the aerial offensive it's been so far, to include a ground invasion of gaza. yesterday, we saw large numbers of troops and tanks moving towards gaza. this morning, we heard that 16,000 reservists have been called up. this is the political season in israel. there's an election in january. it's unclear what the appetite is for a ground incursion. but what is clear,...
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it is our greatest ally in the region, and if israel is attacked, america will stand with israel. i've made that clear throughout my presidency. >> so you're saying -- you've already made that declaration. >> i will stand with israel if they are attacked and this is the reason why, working with israel, we have created the strongest military and intelligence cooperation between our two countries in history. in fact, this week we'll be carrying out the largest military exercise with israel in history. this very week. but to the issue of iran, now, as long as i'm president of the united states, iran will not get a nuclear weapon. i've made that clear when i came into office. we then organized the strongest coalition and the strongest sanctions against iran in history and it is crippling their economy. their currency has dropped 80%. their oil production has plunged to the lowest level since they were fighting a war with iraq 20 years ago. their economy is in a shambles and the reason we did this is because a nuclear iran is a threat to our national security and it's a threat to israe
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has this historic agreement to defend israel and stand by israel. what it hopes to be able to do is encourage israel not to cause too many civilian casualties, like what happened last time. but beyond that, the united states is not going to get involved on the ground. >> where do you place the odds that hamas will listen to the egyptians and, indeed, there will be a cease-fire? >> reporter: i think it's going to take some time. but this, the israelis say, is going to go on. it's not a matter of days, it could be weeks, diane. >> christiane amanpour reporting from jerusalem tonight. thank you so much. >>> and now, back here in the united states, we have news about the scandal that toppled the cia director, former general david petraeus. abc's brian ross look eed into this question. did the two women involved in the scandal try to make a profit off their ties to the officers? here's the brian ross investigation. >> reporter: in addition to the book and the sex, paula broadwell's relationship with general david petraeus provided another benefit. a cele
has this historic agreement to defend israel and stand by israel. what it hopes to be able to do is encourage israel not to cause too many civilian casualties, like what happened last time. but beyond that, the united states is not going to get involved on the ground. >> where do you place the odds that hamas will listen to the egyptians and, indeed, there will be a cease-fire? >> reporter: i think it's going to take some time. but this, the israelis say, is going to go on. it's not...
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israel accuses him of carrying out many, many attacks against israel. his funeral is today. and hamas says with this assassination, israel has opened the gates of hell. israel says it's ready to enlarge this operation. it has called up its reservists and is ready for a ground offensive. >> alex, quick question here. what does the latest strike mean for the relative stability of that region? >> reporter: well, of course, this further destabilizes an already unstable region, with the syrians war going on just to the north of us. everyone is looking towards egypt to broker some sort of deal between the militant groups and israel as they have done in the past. so far, no progress has been made on that front. of course, the big question going into an obama second term is whether the palestinian peace process could get back on track. of course, this latest development, this escalation, pushes that hope further down the road. >> all right. certainly, we'll keep an eye on that throughout the morning. alex marquardt, live for us from jerusalem this morning. thanks, alex. >>> and in o
israel accuses him of carrying out many, many attacks against israel. his funeral is today. and hamas says with this assassination, israel has opened the gates of hell. israel says it's ready to enlarge this operation. it has called up its reservists and is ready for a ground offensive. >> alex, quick question here. what does the latest strike mean for the relative stability of that region? >> reporter: well, of course, this further destabilizes an already unstable region, with the...
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as soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip, you will stop firing at israel? "of course," he said. "we wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." for days, there has been almost no letup in the israel little war planes hammering of gaza. 30 palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians. at gaza's biggest hospital today, we saw a steady stream of wounded arriving, including children. in the icu, men with traumatic brain injuries. ahmed darmoush, 21, is brain dead, and doctors are not optimistic. are you able to cope if this escalationontinues? >> no, no. situation is stable. and if it continue, we can't. of course we can't. >> reporter: israel, however, is ready for a more drawn out fight. it was revealed today that israeliuthorities have prepared for seven weeks of fighting. so, diane, these are very tense times on both sides of the border tonight. >> thank you, alex. and now we bring in once again abc's global affairs anchor, christiane amanpour, in j jerusalem tonight. you were there. what did you see all around you today? >> reporter: well,
as soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip, you will stop firing at israel? "of course," he said. "we wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." for days, there has been almost no letup in the israel little war planes hammering of gaza. 30 palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians. at gaza's biggest hospital today, we saw a steady stream of wounded arriving, including children. in the icu, men with traumatic brain injuries. ahmed darmoush, 21, is...
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there are reports israel is considering pre-emptive strikes against nuclear sites in iran. the israeli prime minister says israel and the u.s. are together on this issue. >> we are together. if there is one thing that stands out of the middle east today, it is that israel and america stand together. >> iran says they're using nuclear energy for civilian purposes only. >> many in the israeli government leaned toward striking iran soon. the white house sees that as dangerously premature. mr. netanyahu possible business triggered demonstrations outside the white house. dozens of activists held banners that said no war with iran. other protesters rallied in support of israel, calling for a tough stance to keep iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. >> senator john mccain calls on the united states to lead an international effort to begin airstrikes against syria. speaking on the senate floor, he said the senate -- the syrian government crackdown on opponents has resulted in war crimes. the arizona republic that -- republican and said syria and its neighbors will intervene militar
there are reports israel is considering pre-emptive strikes against nuclear sites in iran. the israeli prime minister says israel and the u.s. are together on this issue. >> we are together. if there is one thing that stands out of the middle east today, it is that israel and america stand together. >> iran says they're using nuclear energy for civilian purposes only. >> many in the israeli government leaned toward striking iran soon. the white house sees that as dangerously...
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he was greeted warmly by the prime anyone ster of israel. will this make up for a rough couple of days in london with that olympics gaffe? abc's david muir is traveling with mitt romney. >>> but we kick it off with ron claiborne. >> good afternoon, everyone. we begin with the suspect in the colorado movie theater massacre, james holmes will be appear in the araphoe county courtroom tomorrow. abc's clayton sandell has the latest from aurora, colorado. >> reporter: the prosecution's hammer is about to fall on james holmes. >> formal filing of charges this monday, july 30th. >> reporter: for the first time the accused mass murderer will hear the charges against him. ten days after police said that he came to a midnight screening of "the dark knight rises" opening fire. for thr hearing, they have banned cameras. the courtroom here is expected to be packed tomorrow. holmes could be facing hundreds of charges. including 12 counts of first degree murder. 58 counts of attempted murder. expect charges for first-degree assault and reckless endangermen
he was greeted warmly by the prime anyone ster of israel. will this make up for a rough couple of days in london with that olympics gaffe? abc's david muir is traveling with mitt romney. >>> but we kick it off with ron claiborne. >> good afternoon, everyone. we begin with the suspect in the colorado movie theater massacre, james holmes will be appear in the araphoe county courtroom tomorrow. abc's clayton sandell has the latest from aurora, colorado. >> reporter: the...
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israel so far has targeted 300 sites in gaza. missiles rained down with loud thuds if they're far away. deafening booms if they're close. this is what the aftermath of one of these strikes looks like. a massive crater filled with cinderblock and rebar, the strong smell of diesel fuel. several of the houses around were damaged very badly. and the residents here on this street say they hope hamas will keep firing rockets into israel in retaliation. a crowd of men was gathered outside one of the houses. we met this 30-year-old, who said the strike felt like an earthquake. "they're targeting civilians and kinds," he calling on hamas and other groups to hit hard. >> reporter: back in washington, president obama has been making calls to the middle east. >> i want to express my thanks to president obama. >> reporter: here, in israel, the government has taken this battle to social media. its official twitter field has blasted out threats to hamas. it warned yesterday that no hamas operatives, whether low level or senior leaders, show the
israel so far has targeted 300 sites in gaza. missiles rained down with loud thuds if they're far away. deafening booms if they're close. this is what the aftermath of one of these strikes looks like. a massive crater filled with cinderblock and rebar, the strong smell of diesel fuel. several of the houses around were damaged very badly. and the residents here on this street say they hope hamas will keep firing rockets into israel in retaliation. a crowd of men was gathered outside one of the...
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relationship with israel. and the romney campaign eager to put behind him the bumpy first stop in london. >> mitt romney arriving in israel, second stop in the overseas trip. and it comes after the oh preliminary pick photo-op mitt romney's campaign was hoping for all along. romney and his wife ann at the opening ceremonies and romney cheering while watching men's swimming, hoping to put behind him the barrage of negative headlines. after he was asked whether the london games were ready? romney said he was unsure how well the games would go, but the brits were sure and they let him know. the minister of the olympics, before the opening ceremony, when asked who would carry the torch -- >> who is it going to be, mitt romney? >> certainly not after today. >> reporter: but how much does the anger to the brits matter back home? in a razor thin presidential race. it was at the very least, an unwelcome headline. for a candidate whose sole purpose here is to look ready for the job. battleground ohio, romney causes int
relationship with israel. and the romney campaign eager to put behind him the bumpy first stop in london. >> mitt romney arriving in israel, second stop in the overseas trip. and it comes after the oh preliminary pick photo-op mitt romney's campaign was hoping for all along. romney and his wife ann at the opening ceremonies and romney cheering while watching men's swimming, hoping to put behind him the barrage of negative headlines. after he was asked whether the london games were ready?...
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and israel -- >> as a kid, that's what i dreamed of being one day. it's not easy. >> the question is and you raised it in your first answer, how far does president obama have to go? is it enough for him to say we'll not permit, the moment that iran kicks out inspectors we're ready to go full-scale with military? >> if he comes out and says that the president and i had a good conversation and i really believe that sanctions are working and leaves it at that. we'll know that there's not going to be an attack. but if he says i want to praise the president for these strong sanctions regime but we're looking at something else. if the iranians are looking at a nuclear. the president is not going to be boxed in. in the interview, he refuses to say exactly what's on his mind. he's not going to limit his options. >> george, do you believe, do you take the israelis at their word when they said they would not inform the white house? >> yes, and it goes back to what i said earlier, israel is founded so that the jews can be unilateral and sufficient in their own
and israel -- >> as a kid, that's what i dreamed of being one day. it's not easy. >> the question is and you raised it in your first answer, how far does president obama have to go? is it enough for him to say we'll not permit, the moment that iran kicks out inspectors we're ready to go full-scale with military? >> if he comes out and says that the president and i had a good conversation and i really believe that sanctions are working and leaves it at that. we'll know that...
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but what israel got? a reiteration of the u.s. position. >> when i say all options are at the table, i mean it. >> reporter: though both sides said today's meetings went well. they talked for 3 1/2 hours, along with top aides and officials, agreeing that iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. what might result? a nuclear arms race in one of the most unstable parts of the world. an attack on israel. and/or terrorism. but what of the potential consequences of an israeli attack? a further spike in gas prices -- maybe even doubling the cost of a barrel of oil and a military response from iran. >> if the iranians use the terror weapon in retaliation, they use it against israelis, they use it against jewish institutions throughout the world. if the united states gets involved, then they use it against americans and american facilities. >> reporter: senior administration officials say premz is very concerned about what this would mean for u.s. troops both in terms of sending them into harm's way and also possible repercussio
but what israel got? a reiteration of the u.s. position. >> when i say all options are at the table, i mean it. >> reporter: though both sides said today's meetings went well. they talked for 3 1/2 hours, along with top aides and officials, agreeing that iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. what might result? a nuclear arms race in one of the most unstable parts of the world. an attack on israel. and/or terrorism. but what of the potential consequences of an israeli...
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we have what he is saying to both israel and iran. >> >> tomorrow, all eyes will be on the white house as president obama meets with benjamin netanyahu. >> the talks come amid growing tensions with iran. the president addressed the issues in today's aipac convention. >> we say to barack obama -- >> we are in a very dangerous position right now appeared >> outside the convention center, voices of dissent. >> there are some and factions that stand to gain economically from us going to war. >> about a potential iranian nuclear showdown. >> i think ron is paranoid about being attacked by user. >> inside, president obama is attacking the american-israel public affairs committee appeared >> we will review all elements of american power to pressure iran. >> he would not hesitate to use military force. >> no israeli government can tolerate a nuclear weapon in the hands of a regime that denies the holocaust, threatens to wipe israel off the map. >> the president says that diplomacy backed by international pressure is the best strategy. >> the concentration should be on the diplomatic option and
we have what he is saying to both israel and iran. >> >> tomorrow, all eyes will be on the white house as president obama meets with benjamin netanyahu. >> the talks come amid growing tensions with iran. the president addressed the issues in today's aipac convention. >> we say to barack obama -- >> we are in a very dangerous position right now appeared >> outside the convention center, voices of dissent. >> there are some and factions that stand to gain...
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. >> for the moment, rockets are still being fired in israel. we will go on with military operations. we're not excluding any option incling the diplomatic option. >> reporter: israeli analysts say the likelihood of a ground invasion is diminishing, that israel's top leadership doesn't really want it, but the conditions of a cease-fire are very far from being resolved, meaning the possibility of a ground invasion is still very real. bianna? >> all right, alex, thank you. now let's go to jerusalem, which has not been spared from rocket attacks in the past 48 hours. abc's global affairs anchor christiane amanpour is there with the latest. christiane, with talk of even a possible ground assault, how likely is a cease-fire at this point? israel said they're rejecting it as we heard from alex. >> reporter: well, not rejecting it. what we understand is that it is a tense waiting game. i just spoke to a senior israeli official, who says, look, this is a jeweled track operation as far as they're concerned. they're hoping that international diplomacy, th
. >> for the moment, rockets are still being fired in israel. we will go on with military operations. we're not excluding any option incling the diplomatic option. >> reporter: israeli analysts say the likelihood of a ground invasion is diminishing, that israel's top leadership doesn't really want it, but the conditions of a cease-fire are very far from being resolved, meaning the possibility of a ground invasion is still very real. bianna? >> all right, alex, thank you. now...
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they do not want israel to attack iran. but they're trying to prepare for that possibility, trying to see what the reaction would be around the world. >> the hope is to hold off any israeli attacks until the new t e est sanctions take effect. >>> in egypt, protesters battled police. they're angry over the soccer riots that killed over 70 people. two people were killed last night in clashes in a different city. >>> and a followup to the shutdown of the nuclear power plant in southern california. unusual wear has been found now on dozens of tubes that carry radio active water at the san onofre plant. the tubes are just over a year old. the disclosure comes two days after the officials had to shut down a reactor. >>> in hawaii, coast guard crews are trying to help a whale in the waters off of maui. he's tangled up in fishing nets. a special lir trained crew is following the whale by boat. a rescue can be tricky. they could weigh up to 80,000 pounds. >>> here's one you don't see every day. things got rough when a few people dre
they do not want israel to attack iran. but they're trying to prepare for that possibility, trying to see what the reaction would be around the world. >> the hope is to hold off any israeli attacks until the new t e est sanctions take effect. >>> in egypt, protesters battled police. they're angry over the soccer riots that killed over 70 people. two people were killed last night in clashes in a different city. >>> and a followup to the shutdown of the nuclear power plant...
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israel has to see something concrete. they have to see iran shutting down its nuclear weapons program. but is it saber rattling? i spoke to a u.s. official just a short time ago. he said, this is real. >> a lot of people think it could be a collision course. thank you, martha. >>> and still ahead right here on "world news," we get answers from the super bowl. from the turf, to the trophy, to tom brady's uniform. how much is really made in the usa? >>> and the parents who asked millions on facebook to name their baby. the results are in. we'll tell you what they chose for this little girl. forty years ago, he wasn't looking for financial advice. back then he had something more important to do. he wasn't focused on his future. but fortunately, somebody else was. at usaa we provide retirement planning for our military, veterans and their families. now more than ever, it's important to get financial advice from people who share your military values. for our free usaa retirement guide, call 877-242-usaa. with thermacare heatwr
israel has to see something concrete. they have to see iran shutting down its nuclear weapons program. but is it saber rattling? i spoke to a u.s. official just a short time ago. he said, this is real. >> a lot of people think it could be a collision course. thank you, martha. >>> and still ahead right here on "world news," we get answers from the super bowl. from the turf, to the trophy, to tom brady's uniform. how much is really made in the usa? >>> and the...
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he was in israel for some sort of exchange program. one person was killed in the hotel, an employee, and the gunmen killed by the swat team. >> thank you so much. the race to the white house is swinging into a battleground virginia. >> overnight, romney tried to distance himself from his comment about the 47%. >> just about one month before the election, both candidates are here in virginia. mitt romney finally doing some damage control over his controversial comment. the president to one virginia in 2010, the first democrat since 1964, is hoping to do it again. after a very strong showing in the first presidential debate watched by 63 million americans mitt romney is back in virginia. for the first time, he is taking a different approach on the controversy surrounding the 47% and theme i said something that was completely wrong. i absolutely that i care about 100% of the people. >> the president is also in battleground virginia hoping to rebound what many americans thought was a lackluster performance in the debate. >> the real mitt r
he was in israel for some sort of exchange program. one person was killed in the hotel, an employee, and the gunmen killed by the swat team. >> thank you so much. the race to the white house is swinging into a battleground virginia. >> overnight, romney tried to distance himself from his comment about the 47%. >> just about one month before the election, both candidates are here in virginia. mitt romney finally doing some damage control over his controversial comment. the...
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the president addressed a pro-israel group yesterday. he said he will take no options off the table when it comes to preventing iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. but as israel considers a pre-emptive strike, the president also asked for time to allow diplomacy to work. >>> and vladimir putin is returning to the kremlin for another term as president of russia. putin could not hold back his tears, declaring election victory to a crowd of supporters. however, opposition forces insist there is no victory because they say the entire election was rigged. they plan a major demonstration near the kremlin today. >> in the meantime, six more years of power for mr. putin. >>> now to the election here at home. rick santorum predicts the republican race might not be settled until the convention this summer. that's because at least in his words mitt romney has failed to "close the deal with american voters." however, the landscape could all change dramatically after tomorrow's super tuesday vote. with more on this here's abc's david kerley. thank y
the president addressed a pro-israel group yesterday. he said he will take no options off the table when it comes to preventing iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. but as israel considers a pre-emptive strike, the president also asked for time to allow diplomacy to work. >>> and vladimir putin is returning to the kremlin for another term as president of russia. putin could not hold back his tears, declaring election victory to a crowd of supporters. however, opposition forces insist...
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grade hisrip.ot went to israel and said that jerusalem should be the capital. it is a question that the u.s. has always fudge on. the use of the word "culture" good to hear people after the his remarks to explain what he ant, but the word is loaded. i have heard it before to d differences between african-americans and whites. it can have some very nasty implications. let me finish, please. that is not what the romney he meant, and i explanation, and i read as well.ent he mean at the time? know.t term and someaded people took it that way. >> the worst thing for romney sheheon adelson at side all the time. a huge and donor who is buying ads.hese unseemly. >> when romney talk about and it was was not cited a book by an at harvardstorian who wrote this book where he culture as the ultimate elelement. the reason i quoted the un because that is the last place that you woulhave -- a big rept chidingg arabs onn corruption and the --k of women's rights >> he also cid a book by dan senor where he talked about why israel was a big success. cite culture. cited conscription
grade hisrip.ot went to israel and said that jerusalem should be the capital. it is a question that the u.s. has always fudge on. the use of the word "culture" good to hear people after the his remarks to explain what he ant, but the word is loaded. i have heard it before to d differences between african-americans and whites. it can have some very nasty implications. let me finish, please. that is not what the romney he meant, and i explanation, and i read as well.ent he mean at the...
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israel believes it is approaching the point t of immunity enable attack. >> -- and it will attack. >> i do not know why secretary panetta revealed this spirit i am trying to u understand. >> he is trying to stop them. >> that urgent -- >> and that is -- >> absolutely. >> we have these ecomic sanctions thatt have, amazingly, seemed to be working, and there seems to be a fair amount of unity in squeezing the iranians. just as they are working, this could blow sky high. >> this is a violation of the basic right of conscience and religious liberty. >> i think this mandate violates our constitution. >> that this house saker boehner and the archbishop of washington. new obama administration rules require all employees to ovide for contrtraception regardless of theeaching on this issue. during the health-care law, the president of the catholic assoation supporteded the president. critics say that people like that are being hung out to dry. your take, mark. >> they are being hungng out t dry. this is a dissing, in common parlance of catholics. i have not noticed lines of people providing serv
israel believes it is approaching the point t of immunity enable attack. >> -- and it will attack. >> i do not know why secretary panetta revealed this spirit i am trying to u understand. >> he is trying to stop them. >> that urgent -- >> and that is -- >> absolutely. >> we have these ecomic sanctions thatt have, amazingly, seemed to be working, and there seems to be a fair amount of unity in squeezing the iranians. just as they are working, this could...
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tough talk of mitt romney's audition continues here in israel. one on one with the candidate. would he support an israeli strike on iran? what he now makes of negative headlines in london. >>> and the prayers. what he told us about what he and his ann did at the western wall. >>> the women's gymnastics team moves on. why was this athlete sobbing. why are there so many empty seats? our team in london. >>> red cross sounding the alarm this evening. blood supply at its lowest point in 15 years. what's behind it and what it means for the rest of us. >>> the biggest fans, best seats in the house. why can't they bear to watch? the moms and dads at the olympic games. their agony and elation. >>> good evening tonight from jerusalem where republican presidential candidate mitt romney is auditioning for a position on the world stage. this evening we feet that election day is now just 100 days from today. this evening romney and his wife ann are having dinner with an old friend, benjamin netanyahu. they worked together years ago. earlier today romney visited the western wall where he pla
tough talk of mitt romney's audition continues here in israel. one on one with the candidate. would he support an israeli strike on iran? what he now makes of negative headlines in london. >>> and the prayers. what he told us about what he and his ann did at the western wall. >>> the women's gymnastics team moves on. why was this athlete sobbing. why are there so many empty seats? our team in london. >>> red cross sounding the alarm this evening. blood supply at its...
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barack obama told reporters that israel has a itself against attacks. gaza, it reckless stream is an exchange bombings and rapid-fire. several targets were reduced to rubble. had to do this because the terrorists in gaza have been shooting rockets that are people, and they have been this for months if not longer. tel-aviv, sirens sounded and residents ran for cover. >> i will not let it interrupt my way of life. >> both israelis and palestinians have been killed in conflict. in gaza, the icu unit of the hospital is full. what efforts to broker a cease- continue, there was an cairo, withssion in callcondemning what they israeli aggression. >> there will be no peace, no security as long as occupation continues. >> president obama departed saturday for a trip to asia. he has been in touch with region, but the has backed israel as troops massing along the gaza border. the developments are fuelling of a drawn-out conflict. the israeli army has been to call up reservists, and the white house says israel has a right to attacks,self against blaming hamas for st
barack obama told reporters that israel has a itself against attacks. gaza, it reckless stream is an exchange bombings and rapid-fire. several targets were reduced to rubble. had to do this because the terrorists in gaza have been shooting rockets that are people, and they have been this for months if not longer. tel-aviv, sirens sounded and residents ran for cover. >> i will not let it interrupt my way of life. >> both israelis and palestinians have been killed in conflict. in...
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he was in israel on a program that brings american jewish children or an people to israel to live and work there for quite some time. it's reported that after he shot and killed one of the employees at the hotel, he barricaded himself in a hotel kitchen. after some time and the swat team was called in, they would have to shoot him. he died as well. so it's two people shot. one of the hotel employees and the gunman, who was shot by a swat team. we hope to have more information online at wjla.com soon. >> another big story we are following, the presidential candidates to focus on voters. in voters >> obama and romney making appearances in the commonwealth this morning. romney apologizes about a controversial remark that he made during a fund-raiser. john gonzalez has more now. >> with a new-found momentum after what many describe as a strong showing in the first presidential debate, watched by 62 million americans, romney is back in virginia. three rallies in five days in the commonwealth. he has taken different approach on the controversy surrounding the 47% comments. >> what i said wa
he was in israel on a program that brings american jewish children or an people to israel to live and work there for quite some time. it's reported that after he shot and killed one of the employees at the hotel, he barricaded himself in a hotel kitchen. after some time and the swat team was called in, they would have to shoot him. he died as well. so it's two people shot. one of the hotel employees and the gunman, who was shot by a swat team. we hope to have more information online at wjla.com...
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but it certainly hasn't stopped it. >> and what about israel? what reaction today? >> reporter: we've been looking for responses from israel all day. and where did we find it? facebook. with the israeli defense force spokesman saying, i don't know who settled the score with the iranian scientist. but i'm certainly not shedding a tear. not exactly a denial. >> on facebook. a sign of the times. thank you, martha. >>> now, we turn to politics. "your voice, your vote." and the republican front-runner, mitt romney, taking a victory lab after his decisive win in new hampshire. today, pouring it on in the next big battleground state, south carolina. and abc's david muir spent the day with him. david? >> reporter: in fact, diane, governor romney's on the stage behind me tonight. the bruising battle is already under way here in south carolina. his republican opponents, with blistering ads, attacking his business record. this was thought to be the battle plan planned to use by president obama in the coming months. the big question tonight and in the presidential race overall,
but it certainly hasn't stopped it. >> and what about israel? what reaction today? >> reporter: we've been looking for responses from israel all day. and where did we find it? facebook. with the israeli defense force spokesman saying, i don't know who settled the score with the iranian scientist. but i'm certainly not shedding a tear. not exactly a denial. >> on facebook. a sign of the times. thank you, martha. >>> now, we turn to politics. "your voice, your...
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. >> president obama has signed off on a security deal with israel. the president says it underscores the commitment to keep israel save. he has announced we are giving our closest middle eastern ally $70 million to spend on the iron dome the defense program. >> new concerns about the economy and a possible sign it could be slowing down again. >> airfare is going sky-high. >> new parking restrictions. residents against business owners. >> there is a new effort under way in prince george's county to stop gun violence. >> residents must register with police like sex offenders and are required to check in twice a year. offenders can be subject to home visits from police. they will stay on the list three-five years. >> the american economy has grown, but not much. the government reports a feeble 1.5% growth rate as americans cut back on spending. the slowdown has experts worried the economy could be stalling three years after the end of the recession. the growth is not enough to lower the unemployment rate. >> the cost to fly has reached an all-time high.
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a top commander in iran's revolution their guard says iran could strike on israel if iran is sure israel is about to attack. he went on to say that any attack on iranian soil could trigger, quote, world war iii. >>> and the concerns in this country about iran going to war where behind an unprecedented show of naval force today in the persian gulf. abc's nick schifrin reports in from the region tonight. >> reporter: officially, it's a defensive exercise, but it's actually a very loud warning to iran. more than 20 ships, sailors from 30 countries, a massive buildup to convince iran not to close this strait if israel attacks iran's nuclear program. is the threat that israel would go to war with iran and iran would mine these waters? >> the there fleet's there. my job is to make sure that this crew is ready for anything. >> reporter: anything means intimidating. guns run from the control room on the "us s ponce." >> we can see everything. doesn't matter who it is, what it is. >> reporter: ships that use mini drone submarines to hunt for mines. and a sonar device that drops through the bottom
a top commander in iran's revolution their guard says iran could strike on israel if iran is sure israel is about to attack. he went on to say that any attack on iranian soil could trigger, quote, world war iii. >>> and the concerns in this country about iran going to war where behind an unprecedented show of naval force today in the persian gulf. abc's nick schifrin reports in from the region tonight. >> reporter: officially, it's a defensive exercise, but it's actually a very...
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in the end, they know they can't stop israel if israel wants to attack. >> israel says, we want to attack, we will. >> thank you, martha raddatz. >>> to the big shakeup in the republican race. donald trump's surprise endorsement of mitt romney. it's "your voice, your vote." david muir is there in las vegas to size up the odds. good morning, david. >> reporter: good morning, robin. happy friday to you. 24 hours way from the nevada caucuses here. the big headline, that endorsement from donald trump. but will help from this high roller make a difference? >> governor mitt romney. >> reporter: mitt romney campaigning into the night in reno, buoyed by that surprise endorsement. >> get out there and caucus. >> reporter: donald trump came to las vegas with that endorsement cloaked in secrecy. >> it's my honor, real honor and privilege to endorse mitt romney. telling us that trump and mpaign governor romney previously held a meeting. they would not say who asked for the meeting. >> governor romney, go out and get 'em. >> reporter: and as fast as word traveled, the democratic national committee was
in the end, they know they can't stop israel if israel wants to attack. >> israel says, we want to attack, we will. >> thank you, martha raddatz. >>> to the big shakeup in the republican race. donald trump's surprise endorsement of mitt romney. it's "your voice, your vote." david muir is there in las vegas to size up the odds. good morning, david. >> reporter: good morning, robin. happy friday to you. 24 hours way from the nevada caucuses here. the big...
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palestinians are keeping up their brush of rocket attacks into israel. more than 100 rockets were fired today. a deadly strike by israeli forces, a missile destroyed a two story home in gaza city. at least 11 civilians were killed including four children and an 80-year-old woman. egypt is trying to help negotiate a cease-fire between israel and hamas. >> the u.s. airways flight enroute to tennessee had to head back to the airport after just 15 minutes. it was forced to return because the captain reported a fire on board. investigators were unable to find any evidence of a fire. >> we have an alert to tell you about for montgomery county. police are looking for this man 91-year-old johnson. he went looking -- missing earlier today from silver springs. he met been spotted near route 29. they say he suffers from dementia. police are asking anyone who may have seen him to give them a call. the redskins were big winners this afternoon. >> let's get up to speed now. rgiii on fire. >> on fire. it was good. the redskins came into today's game. brandon meriweathe
palestinians are keeping up their brush of rocket attacks into israel. more than 100 rockets were fired today. a deadly strike by israeli forces, a missile destroyed a two story home in gaza city. at least 11 civilians were killed including four children and an 80-year-old woman. egypt is trying to help negotiate a cease-fire between israel and hamas. >> the u.s. airways flight enroute to tennessee had to head back to the airport after just 15 minutes. it was forced to return because the...
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i've been to israel during times of war. and often the mood is less panic and more grim determination. how would you describe what you're hearing and seeing from people there this morning? >> reporter: well, certainly, what we're seeing, obviously, is some anxiety. but i think grim determination, as well. not just here in jerusalem but in tel aviv, as well. we were in the old city of jerusalem. and it's is bustling there. nobody there seems to be too afraid. there's a lot of tourists out there. a lot of local people out. that seems to be going on and proceeding as normal. what's happening is the equation is somewhat changed. now, when the israelis hit gaza, the hamas has decided that they're going to hit their long-range missile. and for the first time this week, they have targeted jerusalem and tel aviv. fortunately, no casualties. but this is a new element for the tit for tat that's going on between the two sides. >> "the new york times" reporting this morning that the white house is worried about an israeli ground invasio
i've been to israel during times of war. and often the mood is less panic and more grim determination. how would you describe what you're hearing and seeing from people there this morning? >> reporter: well, certainly, what we're seeing, obviously, is some anxiety. but i think grim determination, as well. not just here in jerusalem but in tel aviv, as well. we were in the old city of jerusalem. and it's is bustling there. nobody there seems to be too afraid. there's a lot of tourists out...
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hisitt romney made clear israel, especially in light of concern that iran is to build nuclear .eapons his presence was not without controversy. if israel has to take actions on own, the governor would .espect that decision later, mitt romney delivered more carefully worded remarks. we should employ all dissuade the iranian regime. it is our hope that diplomatic measures would do so. >> his stop at the western wall could not have been in sharper contrast. the tripbbs indicated itself.or >> mitt romney wondered whether was ready for the olympics. boaters are wondering if romney is ready for the world -- voters are wondering if romney is ready world. >> newt gingrich is coming to arlington today to campaign for romney. this will happen at 1:30 this afternoon. >> 4:35. brace for grocery prices to go up. >> speculation that central about to do something stimulate the economy. one option they may consider it is low rate what they pay banks. the idea is to make a more lucrative to lend that money out. finished above the 13,000 for the first time since may. right now stock futures are fly .t
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and there's a lot of tension between israel and iran. and also, between israel and the obama administration. >> what do you anticipate will happen this week? >> i think what's really interesting and i have talked to a lot of people about this, you know, ehud barak, the israeli defense minister is starting to walk back on talks about a attack. i'm being told that possibly, sort of receding possibility at least any time. but then, of course, the israeli people don't want to see their country unilaterally attack iran. we have to know whether there's going to be any, real, significant chance for proper negotiations. this negotiation that's going on right now with iran and the west and the united states. whether that can come to some kind of an agreement, beyond short of military intervention. >> and, brian, very quickly what are your sources telling you about how far the iranians are when it comes to building a nuclear device? >> four to six weeks away if they made the decision to do it. >> they're able to acquire -- >> that's some of the in
and there's a lot of tension between israel and iran. and also, between israel and the obama administration. >> what do you anticipate will happen this week? >> i think what's really interesting and i have talked to a lot of people about this, you know, ehud barak, the israeli defense minister is starting to walk back on talks about a attack. i'm being told that possibly, sort of receding possibility at least any time. but then, of course, the israeli people don't want to see their...
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but it's also sending israel a message. if israel bombs iran's nuclear facilities, iran can retaliate around the world through its terrorist network. >> reporter: and the tension is about to increase, with the u.s. and europe, tonight, considering new moves that could immediately cripple the ability of iran's banking facility, to collect payment for its oil sales, what would be a devastating blow to the iranian economy, diane. >>> as the tensions rise, u.s. naval forces are watching the skies above. in the strait of hormuz. one-fifth of the world's oil supply has to pass through this gateway, 10% of all the oil used in america. as we said today, three u.s. warships navigated those warnings, defying threats from iran. and abc's senior correspondent martha raddatz was onboard. >> reporter: it was just after dawn when the three u.s. warships and the carrier strike group began their long, tense transit through the strait of hormuz. where just months ago, iranians warned u.s. warships not to return. >> you want to be always at t
but it's also sending israel a message. if israel bombs iran's nuclear facilities, iran can retaliate around the world through its terrorist network. >> reporter: and the tension is about to increase, with the u.s. and europe, tonight, considering new moves that could immediately cripple the ability of iran's banking facility, to collect payment for its oil sales, what would be a devastating blow to the iranian economy, diane. >>> as the tensions rise, u.s. naval forces are...
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and israel stand together on the issue. there are concerns israel will attacked iran over its nuclear development sites. president obama says the u.s. does not want to get dragged into a war. >> aprons in paradise. prince harry's charm in the caribbean -- a prince in paradise. >> earn some money just captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> 7 is on your side with painful news for drivers. the national average for a gallon is $3.76. that is up 8 cents over the last week. 27 cents higher than a year ago. prices are even higher in the district. a gallon of regular is $3.88. in maryland, $3.71. in virginia, $3.65. >> the bag tax in the district and montgomery county are contagious. you will likely soon be paying back in prince george's county. the bill is in a house committee after passing its biggest hurdle next week. if approved, customers will pay 5 cents for each disposable plastic or paper bag at grocery and some retail stores. montgomery county and the district already have the bag tax in place
and israel stand together on the issue. there are concerns israel will attacked iran over its nuclear development sites. president obama says the u.s. does not want to get dragged into a war. >> aprons in paradise. prince harry's charm in the caribbean -- a prince in paradise. >> earn some money just captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> 7 is on your side with painful news for drivers. the national average for a gallon is $3.76. that is up 8...
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of israel. it was not a military doctrine that we were laying out for any particular military action. >> reporter: the president seemed eager to engage, to campaign. rejecting suggestions he wants high gas prices, to force americans to consume less. >> you think the president of the united states going into re-election, wants gas prices to go up higher. >> reporter: he would not judge the sincerity of rush limbaugh's apology to the law student he insulted. instead, came this, aimed right at suburban moms. >> i thought about malalia and sasha. and one of the things i want them to do as they get older, is to engage in issues they care about. >> reporter: finally, the president was asked if he has a message to mitt romney, giving the republican criticisms. >> good luck tonight. >> really. >> really. >> reporter: really. it seems part bravado, part sympathy, given the rigors of the campaign trail. diane? >> jake tapper, so much. >>> and on the gas prices the president mentioned. a break today. after
of israel. it was not a military doctrine that we were laying out for any particular military action. >> reporter: the president seemed eager to engage, to campaign. rejecting suggestions he wants high gas prices, to force americans to consume less. >> you think the president of the united states going into re-election, wants gas prices to go up higher. >> reporter: he would not judge the sincerity of rush limbaugh's apology to the law student he insulted. instead, came this,...
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israel and vowed revenge. saying the assassination, quote, opened the gates of hell. >>> now to the investigation into the deadly meningitis outbreak. after getting grilled on capitol hill, the head of the fda has asked congress for more authority to oversee pharmacies like the one that sparked this outbreak. the owner of the massachusetts company was also in the hot seat, but he was not offering too much information. >> what explanation can you give the families? >> on advice of counsel -- i respectfully declean to answer on the basis of my constitutional right and privileges. >> pleading the fifth. the pharmacy that distributed tainted drugs had been investigated more than a dozen times in the past decade. so far, 32 people have died. and 450 were sickened. and those folks on capitol hill never like when folks plead the fifth in the hot seat. never goes over too well. lots of questions about the health and the -- health history and, safety and sanitation history of that, of that facility here. >> conditions
israel and vowed revenge. saying the assassination, quote, opened the gates of hell. >>> now to the investigation into the deadly meningitis outbreak. after getting grilled on capitol hill, the head of the fda has asked congress for more authority to oversee pharmacies like the one that sparked this outbreak. the owner of the massachusetts company was also in the hot seat, but he was not offering too much information. >> what explanation can you give the families? >> on...
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the tension between israel and iran continues to grow as well as prospects of war. there are reports the israeli government is ramping up preparation for strikes against iran's nuclear facilities. that is from a report from the international atomic energy agency who says iran may be accelerating work on its nuclear program. israel's leadership thinks there is little time to act. >> benjamin netanyahu seems very determined to launch a strike against iran before november. any time between now and november is the window of opportunity. >> the obama administration is against the unilateral strike against iran. they believe there is still time for diplomacy. one analyst said if israel was really on the brink of an attack, they would not be talking about it too much. >> a typhoon is threatening to okinawa, japan. it's said to be the strongest in years. winds are reaching around 112 miles an hour. so far, for injuries have been reported and about 40,000 people are without power. >> a hurricane warning tonight for new orleans. >> that is something that has changed with the
the tension between israel and iran continues to grow as well as prospects of war. there are reports the israeli government is ramping up preparation for strikes against iran's nuclear facilities. that is from a report from the international atomic energy agency who says iran may be accelerating work on its nuclear program. israel's leadership thinks there is little time to act. >> benjamin netanyahu seems very determined to launch a strike against iran before november. any time between...
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. >> we're throwing israel under the bus. >> those debates this morning with the new white house chief of staff jack lew and the chair of the house budget committee, paul ryan. >>> and our powerhouse roundtable with george will, liz cheney, david ignatius and donna brazile. >>> good morning, everyone. many of you have been following that breaking news overnight that the singer whitney houston died yesterday in los angeles. ♪ how will i know >> just 48, she sold more than 100 million albums. we'll remember her later in the show. >>> but we begin in washington with the president's new chief of staff, jack lew, welcome back to "this week." >> good to be with you, george. >> you're starting out with a little bit of controversy over this contraception coverage. the president announced his c e compromise on friday saying that catholic institutions won't have to cover this coverage but the insurance companies will. that wasn't good enough for the catholic bishops. i want to read you what they said, no government has the right to intrude into the affairs of the church, much less coerce the c
. >> we're throwing israel under the bus. >> those debates this morning with the new white house chief of staff jack lew and the chair of the house budget committee, paul ryan. >>> and our powerhouse roundtable with george will, liz cheney, david ignatius and donna brazile. >>> good morning, everyone. many of you have been following that breaking news overnight that the singer whitney houston died yesterday in los angeles. ♪ how will i know >> just 48, she...
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position in israel is that they have to wait. look at w what's happening, happening that woulgive any confidence to that there is any slowing iranian program the iaea and reported that the slowing butot accelerating. the armenians have doubled t thr nuer of centrifuges in their in the mountains. s impregnable. the negotiations we had in baghdad, and stempel, they have clapsed -- baghdad and istanbul have completely collapsed despite the fact we concessions to make allow enrichment. two weeks ago, , 120 nations in tehran, so every argument from has been shown not to rk. that wiwithinnow not have anywill capacity to actually attack the program. is why it is reacting. tell us that if we did not t, will. don't, we have to. >> the deaheth of an ambassadors rious, but this is a much re impoportant. a classic lose-lose situation. if israel attacks in or the u.s. attks iran, there can be w with bad consequences.s. howeve if we allow iran to bubuild a bomb, that will also e really bad consequences r the nations ithe region. way, the u.s.
position in israel is that they have to wait. look at w what's happening, happening that woulgive any confidence to that there is any slowing iranian program the iaea and reported that the slowing butot accelerating. the armenians have doubled t thr nuer of centrifuges in their in the mountains. s impregnable. the negotiations we had in baghdad, and stempel, they have clapsed -- baghdad and istanbul have completely collapsed despite the fact we concessions to make allow enrichment. two weeks...
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israel says more than 300 rockets have been launched into israel since this escalation began. almost half of them have been stopped by the iron dome anti-missile system, which you can see working here in this video. meanwhile, some 16,000 reservists have been called up, as tanks and troops mass along the gaza border, preparing for a possible ground invasion. so, now, three days into this huge escalation of violence, no sign that either side is backing down. josh? >> a potentially perilous escalation. alex marquardt in gaza. >>> here at home, a security scare at the airport in phoenix overnight. a woman with a small child in her car, crashed through a gate and drove on to an active runway. flights had to be stopped for some 15 minutes as police tried to get her to stop. they would only say she appeared to be impaired. no flights, though, were in danger. >>> and oil giant bp will pay a record $4.5 billion to settle criminal charges stemming from the 2010 gulf oil spill. three of its former employees will not be covered under the deal. the justice department is charging two forme
israel says more than 300 rockets have been launched into israel since this escalation began. almost half of them have been stopped by the iron dome anti-missile system, which you can see working here in this video. meanwhile, some 16,000 reservists have been called up, as tanks and troops mass along the gaza border, preparing for a possible ground invasion. so, now, three days into this huge escalation of violence, no sign that either side is backing down. josh? >> a potentially perilous...
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the unthinkable dilemma who if iran attacked or threatened israel or israel preemptively attacked iran. romney is using the many challenges in the region to paint the president as weak. >> look at are entire context. assassination, 20,000 people killed in syria. these are far from bumps in the road. >> reporter: the president responded with a challenge of his own. >> if he suggests we should start another war. we should say so. >> reporter: foreman they'll address the u.n. assembly. the president will reiterate his firm commitment to make sure iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon. diane. >>> as you know the president is in new york for the united nations he and mrs. obama sat down with the women of "the view." their first time there. and barbara walters is there with an exclusionive preview of 43 days before the vote. how does he seem? >> he's very different when he's with her. she's very relaxed. very afaxate. he says he's funny. she said she's funnier. then we talked about more serious issue, which of course is the economy. >> governor romney was asked, does he think it's fair that
the unthinkable dilemma who if iran attacked or threatened israel or israel preemptively attacked iran. romney is using the many challenges in the region to paint the president as weak. >> look at are entire context. assassination, 20,000 people killed in syria. these are far from bumps in the road. >> reporter: the president responded with a challenge of his own. >> if he suggests we should start another war. we should say so. >> reporter: foreman they'll address the...
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at the same time, the white house is urging israel to give time to let the sanctions work to further isolate iran. live in the satellite center, richard reeve, abc 7 news. >> let's talk about today's weather. >> snow possibly? >> yeah. >> a few flakes of snow. not expecting any accumulations across the immediate met row. however, south and west of d.c. could be a little bit of a different story. looking outside right now, this is our last sunday eastern standard time. a week from now, we will have moved forward by one hour. our skies are cloudy and will remain cloudy as we move from the overnight, and a good deal of clouds expected for the day tomorrow. high temperatures, though, a little bit of sunshine helped us warm to just near average for this time of year. up to 51 degrees. look how warm it can get. 1983, made it up to 82 at the airport. now 42 degrees, the windchill factor at 33 with winds out of the northwest, just around 20 miles per hour. herndon, virginia, they're at 35 degrees. high earlier this the day, 44. it's 40 at jrge washington university. poe tom act now report --
at the same time, the white house is urging israel to give time to let the sanctions work to further isolate iran. live in the satellite center, richard reeve, abc 7 news. >> let's talk about today's weather. >> snow possibly? >> yeah. >> a few flakes of snow. not expecting any accumulations across the immediate met row. however, south and west of d.c. could be a little bit of a different story. looking outside right now, this is our last sunday eastern standard time. a...
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i asked if israel was going to bomb iran. he is really pgged in. he said if they think obama will be reelected, they will do it to locked into supporting them before the election, support what they're doing. if they think the republicans are going to win, they will wait and probably do it later. >> i think it is trickier t than that. obama is clearly signaling do not do this. >>they worry if they do it after he has done the signaling, they willave a froststyelationship with obama going forward. >> jeffrey goldberg had a long interview with the president. he said they will try to persuade netanyahu's to persuade any attack on iran's nuclear facilities. -- he said it will try to persuade netanyahu to avoid any attack on iran's nuclear facilities. >> this is desigigned to give the united states, the obama administration, credible deniability if an attack takes ace. itill not work. no one wl belie it. the states of the mideast will not believe it. the aftermath of an attack on iriran and rocket attttacks on israel are possible, will boycott, all the re
i asked if israel was going to bomb iran. he is really pgged in. he said if they think obama will be reelected, they will do it to locked into supporting them before the election, support what they're doing. if they think the republicans are going to win, they will wait and probably do it later. >> i think it is trickier t than that. obama is clearly signaling do not do this. >>they worry if they do it after he has done the signaling, they willave a froststyelationship with obama...
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he said in an interview he supports jerusalem as israel's true capital but sidestepping moving the u.s. embassy from tel aviv. >> i will not make foreign policy for my nation while i am on foreign soil. >> he was criticized by palestinian leaders for saying it is a difference in culture that makes israel were successful than palestinian territories. newt gingrich dismissed any criticism that romney made missteps overseas. gingrich insists the real but -- real blunder was made by president obama. trying to help when his home state of virginia, he says he is happy to campaign for the man he once called allied air during the hard-hitting gop primaries. >> is easy to support governor romney when the alternative is barack obama. governor romney is a dramatically better choice to be president of the united states. >> it is more likely he believes virginia will vote republican in the campaign. rebecca cooper, abc 7 news. >> former president bill clinton will be taking on a key role at the democratic national convention. he will put president barack obama's name in nomination. president obama
he said in an interview he supports jerusalem as israel's true capital but sidestepping moving the u.s. embassy from tel aviv. >> i will not make foreign policy for my nation while i am on foreign soil. >> he was criticized by palestinian leaders for saying it is a difference in culture that makes israel were successful than palestinian territories. newt gingrich dismissed any criticism that romney made missteps overseas. gingrich insists the real but -- real blunder was made by...